Applied Arts of Europe

Art Institute of Chicago · 4,910 artworks

The collection features over 25,000 objects of European decorative art from the Medieval period to the present. Highlights include Renaissance metalwork, Baroque furniture, Art Nouveau glass, and the renowned Thorne Miniature Rooms.

Featured Artworks

E-10: English Dining Room of the Georgian Period, 1770-90 by Narcissa Niblack Thorne

E-10: English Dining Room of the Georgian Period, 1770-90

Narcissa Niblack Thorne

c. 1937

Londonderry Vase by Manufacture nationale de Sèvres

Londonderry Vase

Manufacture nationale de Sèvres

1813

King Vulture by Johann Joachim Kändler

King Vulture

Johann Joachim Kändler

1734

Sideboard by Edward William Godwin

Sideboard

Edward William Godwin

Designed 1867, made c. 1876

Wine Cistern by Francesco Durantino

Wine Cistern

Francesco Durantino

1553

Cabinet by Adam Eck

Cabinet

Adam Eck

About 1640

Fall-Front Desk by Unknown

Fall-Front Desk

Unknown

c. 1810

Wall Clock by Jean Pierre Latz

Wall Clock

Jean Pierre Latz

c. 1735–40

Coffer by André Charles Boulle

Coffer

André Charles Boulle

c. 1700–20

Cup in the Form of a Horse and Rider by Hans Ludwig Kienle

Cup in the Form of a Horse and Rider

Hans Ludwig Kienle

1630

Manxman Piano by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott

Manxman Piano

Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott

1897

Gaming Set, Probably Made for the Russian Court by Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory

Gaming Set, Probably Made for the Russian Court

Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory

c. 1735

Portions of a Jousting Helmet by Unknown

Portions of a Jousting Helmet

Unknown

1570/80

Oil or Vinegar Cruet by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

Oil or Vinegar Cruet

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

c. 1737

Reliquary Casket of Saints Adrian and Natalia by Unknown

Reliquary Casket of Saints Adrian and Natalia

Unknown

1100/50

Heraldic Panel of Samson and the Lion by Unknown

Heraldic Panel of Samson and the Lion

Unknown

1615

Heraldic Panel with the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist by Unknown

Heraldic Panel with the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

Unknown

1695

Welcome Panel of David Lindler by Unknown

Welcome Panel of David Lindler

Unknown

Late 19th-early 20th century

Heraldic Panel of Franz Buder by Unknown

Heraldic Panel of Franz Buder

Unknown

1616

Bull's Eye Window with Five Heraldic Panels by Unknown

Bull's Eye Window with Five Heraldic Panels

Unknown

1615-1695; 19th century

Heraldic Panel with the Arms of Fridoinus Summerer, Abbot of Muri, Switzerland by Unknown

Heraldic Panel with the Arms of Fridoinus Summerer, Abbot of Muri, Switzerland

Unknown

1670

Parade Cuirass by Unknown

Parade Cuirass

Unknown

c. 1600 -1610

Saddle by Unknown

Saddle

Unknown

1400-20

Hunting Hanger with Scabbard Locket by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

Hunting Hanger with Scabbard Locket

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

c. 1750

Wheellock-Matchlock Musket by Unknown

Wheellock-Matchlock Musket

Unknown

c. 1600-c. 1630

Rapier Combined with two Wheel-Lock Pistols by Unknown

Rapier Combined with two Wheel-Lock Pistols

Unknown

c. 1600

Vase by Unknown

Vase

Unknown

c. 1670

The Continents by Plymouth Porcelain Factory

The Continents

Plymouth Porcelain Factory

c. 1770

Ice Cream Cooler by Vienna State Porcelain Manufactory

Ice Cream Cooler

Vienna State Porcelain Manufactory

1804

Tureen in the form of a Rabbit by Chelsea Porcelain Factory

Tureen in the form of a Rabbit

Chelsea Porcelain Factory

1755–56

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

c. 1775/98

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

Late 18th century

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

c. 1760/80

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

c. 1795

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

January 26, 1795

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

c. 1770

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

c. 1775

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

c. 1792

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

Mid 18th century

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

c. 1725/50

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

Late 18th century

Tea Kettle with Tripod and Spirit Lamp by Paul de Lamerie

Tea Kettle with Tripod and Spirit Lamp

Paul de Lamerie

1743-44

Close Helmet from an Armor of Tsar Dmitry I by Unknown

Close Helmet from an Armor of Tsar Dmitry I

Unknown

1605-1606

Vase by Ernest Chaplet

Vase

Ernest Chaplet

1895

Wine Glass by Unknown

Wine Glass

Unknown

c. 1786

Targe (Shield) by Unknown

Targe (Shield)

Unknown

Dated 1551

Armor for Field and Tournament by Jörg T. Sorg, the Younger

Armor for Field and Tournament

Jörg T. Sorg, the Younger

About 1560

Wheellock Rifle by Unknown

Wheellock Rifle

Unknown

1600

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